Nestle Jobs in Manchester – Senior Public Affairs Manager

Job Description:

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Public Affairs team of Nestlé UK & Ireland, the world’s largest food and drink manufacturer. Nestle UK&I is at the forefront of a number of major policy issues, and we are looking for a Senior Public Affairs Manager to devise and lead a public affairs strategy for Nestlé UK&I relating to industrial strategy, trade & investment, productivity and skills, which ensures that Nestlé UK&I and the sector is represented in Government policy on these core agendas.

Job Responsibilities:

• Active engagement with key political, Government, industry and NGO stakeholders across the UK & Ireland, including specific policy areas relevant to the devolved nations.
• Represent Nestlé UK&I at relevant working groups of trade associations, in particular the Food and Drink Federation, and of the Food and Drink Sector Council
• Cross functional working with other key functions and categories within the business to manage responses into Government on core policy areas
• Helping the business to navigate and understand implications of post EU-Exit trade policy, working closely with colleagues in Brussels
• Working closely with and managing external consultancies to support the business
• Ensure the business is kept updated with the latest developments, oversee the issues management committee; and make business aware of how future policy trends may impact it.
• Ensuring internal policies and guidelines are being adhered to/complied with, for example internal marketing approvals on behalf of Public Affairs
• Working with media and internal communications teams to help inform their work from a public affairs perspective

Job Requirements:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to develop and manage complex and high-impact projects with varying and shifting priorities, with superior organisational skills and attention to detail
• Understanding of external influencers & the policy environment.
• Experience of engaging with external stakeholders and influencers.
• Ability to work across a wide range of areas and issues.
• Work within cross- functional teams and matrixed environments
• Demonstrate analytical and conceptual problem solving- ability
• High level of social competence and networking skills and have strong relationship building and interpersonal skills
• Experience in manufacturing and/or FMCG would be beneficial

Job Details:

Company: Nestlé

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Location: Manchester, England, UK

Application Deadline: N/A

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